The West still has plenty of spirit

Spirit of the West was one of many musical guests at the 30th annual Filberg Festival in Comox.

Spirit of the West was one of the bigger acts to perform at the 30th annual Filberg Festival in Comox.

Spirit of the West was one of the bigger acts to perform at the 30th annual Filberg Festival in Comox.

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